APPLICATION DEVELOPER I

If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application. If you are unable to attach the supporting documentation, you may e-mail them within five (5) calendar days from the last day of filing period to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements., * Develops, maintains, and modifies application programs, under supervision, according to program specifications by coding, testing and debugging, and following all aspects of the software development life cycle.

• Assists in developing work plans and technical documents covering system architecture, conversion, integration, testing, and implementation for a system or complex enhancement to a system.
• Meets with business customers to gather business requirements according to required specifications.
• Performs quality assurance testing, under supervision, for application development/modification.
• Troubleshoots application problems.
• Writes and executes programs that manipulate data.
• Reviews technical documents, and user manuals.
• Installs application software., * To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited with your application or email it to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted.

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader).

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. Examples of closely related degrees include: Computer Systems Analysis, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Networks, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Technology.

Recent is defined as: Experience gained within the last three (3) years., * Deductive Reasoning

• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Generating New Ideas
• Using Time Efficiently
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Adapting to Change
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Willingness to Learn
• Responsibility, Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of 12 months. We will use the list to fill vacancies in Public Works as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer’s name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field.

OPTION II: Two (2) years of recent, full-time experience coding, testing, and debugging one or more application systems.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class 2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

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